In late 2021 Starlink engineers said they were working hard on a deep power saving mode to fix the 100 watt 24/7 power usage problem.
1) Have there been any updates?
2) Timeline?
If it won't be soon I will need to install 3 or 4 way switches to be able to turn power off/on from both upstairs and downstairs.
3) Are there any known problems with removing power from a Starlink system when not in use?
4) When power is switched back on does Starlink start back up automatically?
I live off grid using solar. Please, none of the usual remarks from cheap grid power users that 100 watts 24/7 is not very much.
Hello Timothy, well I'm impressed that you live like that, maybe even a bit jealous:)
I'll do some digging into the low power mode...I know you can turn the heater off on the dish but I don't think that is what your referring too. As far as unplugging the Starlink system everyday you should be fine, Starlink gives this advice...although they don't define a "long time".
It will probably take a little longer to come back on as it wouldn't have had a chance to do any updates since it was unplugged, when it starts up it will try to do the update right away, making it take longer to start up. I would advise you to leave Dishy un-stowed when powering down, that way when it starts back up it will already be facing the direction of the satellites and spend less time scanning the sky. Upon start-up will usually take 3-5 mins and longer with the updates. it should start right up and give you internet without to much fuss.
If you don't mind me asking what Gen Dish are you?